France coach Didier Deschamps is fed up with questions about Mbappé’s absence from his team
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe is challenged by Osasuna's Lucas Torro, left, and Osasuna's Alejandro Catena during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jose Breton]
PARIS (AP) — Even when he is not there for France, the focus remains on Kylian Mbappé. On the eve of a high-risk Nations League match against Israel, France coach Didier Deschamps was asked Wednesday if he had spoken with Mbappé about his decision to leave the Real Madrid forward out of his squad. Deschamps first joked that he had expected the question to be asked earlier during the press conference. Quickly back to his serious self, Deschamps then avoided a debate. “There are 23 players here. Kylian isn’t here – please leave him alone,” Deschamps said.
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